How to Pronounce Yea

To pronounce "yea", say YEA — one syllable, IPA /jeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/jeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yea”

"yea" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: yay — easy to mix up when writing.

What does yea mean?

noun

  1. An affirmative vote, usually but not always spoken

adverb

  1. Yes.
  2. Thus, so (now often accompanied by a hand gesture).

    “The pony was yea high.”

conjunction

  1. Or even, or more like, nay. Introduces a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one.

Synonyms

ayeyeahyepyesyighyup

Antonyms

nayno

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Words that rhyme with yea

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conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

yeahyepyupyesaffirmativetrulyverilyaye

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yea"?▾

"Yea" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yea"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yea" is /jeɪ/.

What does "yea" mean?▾

Yea: An affirmative vote, usually but not always spoken

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